Mini Crab Cakes with Curried Tartar Sauce

Mini Crab Cakes with Curried Tartar Sauce

My family loves these. You don’t need to use the curried tartar–you can use regular, but the curried tartar is what sets this recipe apart. I ask you to give it a try before deciding against it!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Curried Tartar Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons relish
  • 1 teaspoon spicy mustard
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon minced cilantro

Crab Cakes

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • ½ medium onion
  • ½ small red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ cups crabmeat
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Mix mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hot sauce, garam masala, and cilantro for tartar sauce in a bowl until well blended. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.

Step 2
Melt butter in a frying pan. Add celery, onion, and bell peppers; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.

Step 3
Place bread crumbs and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add cooled vegetables, eggs, seafood seasoning, pepper, and cayenne; mix until well blended and moist. Form crab mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls.

Step 4
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium or medium-low heat. Add crab balls and flatten the tops with a spatula. Fry to a golden brown, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and repeat to brown the other side. Drain on a wire rack.

Step 5
Serve with curried tartar sauce.

Cook’s Note:

For fresh bread crumbs, process bread or rolls in a food processor or blender until fine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326
Calories
23g
Fat
16g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 30%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol141mg 47%
Sodium658mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars3g
Protein14g
Vitamin C12mg 62%
Calcium95mg 7%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium170mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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